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May 05, 2023

Education students engage in applied learning activities

2023-05-08T14:45:25-05:00

Sophie Wellinghoff presents at CALHE 2023. May 5, 2023--Missouri Western State University education students this semester presented at a national conference, judged a science fair and promoted STEM. CALHE At the national Conference of Applied Learning in Higher Education (CAHLE) at Missouri Western in March, five current and past students from Dr. Ollie [...]

Education students engage in applied learning activities2023-05-08T14:45:25-05:00
May 05, 2023

New leader for workforce and economic development named

2023-05-03T15:25:35-05:00

May 4, 2023--Dr. Daniel Bumblauskas has been named executive director for workforce and economic development/associate dean of the College of Business and Professional Studies (CBPS) at Missouri Western State University.  Dr. Bumblauskas will lead the establishment of the Convergent Technology Alliance Center (CTAC), provide administrative support to the CBPS dean as related to the Department [...]

New leader for workforce and economic development named2023-05-03T15:25:35-05:00
May 05, 2023

Missouri Western celebrates Spring Commencement in the Civic Arena May 6

2023-05-02T11:53:34-05:00

May 2, 2023--More than 400 graduates will be honored during Missouri Western State University’s Spring Commencement Ceremony at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 6 in the St. Joseph Civic Arena, 100 N. 4th Street in Downtown St. Joseph. The public is invited. Doors open at noon. Missouri Western will confer 390 undergraduate and 37 graduate degrees [...]

Missouri Western celebrates Spring Commencement in the Civic Arena May 62023-05-02T11:53:34-05:00
May 05, 2023

Employees honored at Faculty and Staff Awards and Retirement Reception

2023-05-01T14:18:25-05:00

May 1, 2023--Missouri Western State University presented nine faculty and staff members with awards and recognized 17 retirees at the 2022-2023 Faculty and Staff Awards and Retirement Reception on April 28. Award winners include: Outstanding Academic Advisor: Dr. Lane DesAutels, associate professor of philosophy. "He is willing to go above and beyond to make sure [...]

Employees honored at Faculty and Staff Awards and Retirement Reception2023-05-01T14:18:25-05:00
Apr 04, 2023

Applied learning on display during last Gold Friday of semester

2023-05-16T11:51:31-05:00

April 27, 2023–At Missouri Western State University, most classes are scheduled Monday through Thursday, with Gold Fridays set aside for applied learning opportunities outside the classroom. On the last Gold Friday of the spring semester on April 28, there will be three public events showcasing student projects by Missouri Western students. Gold Fridays PORTAL Poster [...]

Applied learning on display during last Gold Friday of semester2023-05-16T11:51:31-05:00
Apr 04, 2023

Student’s work selected for juried exhibition at Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art

2023-04-25T15:17:31-05:00

Kylee Derr with her art work at the opening reception April 21. April 25, 2023--A Missouri Western State University art student’s work is part of the seventh annual Undergraduate Juried Exhibition at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art in St. Joseph. Jurors selected two pieces by Kylee Derr, a sophomore graphic design and digital [...]

Student’s work selected for juried exhibition at Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art2023-04-25T15:17:31-05:00
Apr 04, 2023

Students place at Collegiate FBLA State Leadership Conference 

2023-04-24T12:49:20-05:00

Back row: Seth Hogue, Taten Piepergerdes, Michael Rader and Andrew Spitzer-Fox; Front row: Pam Klaus and Madi Taylor April 24, 2023--Seven Missouri Western State University business students competed at the Collegiate FBLA State Leadership Conference in Springfield, Missouri earlier this month, earning a total of 12 top-5 finishes to advance to the National [...]

Students place at Collegiate FBLA State Leadership Conference 2023-04-24T12:49:20-05:00
Apr 04, 2023

Students present climate change research at Alpha Chi convention

2023-04-21T15:13:55-05:00

Photo courtesy of the Alpha Chi Facebook page. April 21, 2023--Three students represented Missouri Western State University's Alpha Chi Lambda chapter at this year's Alpha Chi National Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Shannon Buehre, Hannah Shoemaker, Dr. Angela Hass, Dr. Teddi Deka, and Jordon Anderson (from left) at the Alpha Chi National [...]

Students present climate change research at Alpha Chi convention2023-04-21T15:13:55-05:00
Apr 04, 2023

Psychology professor elected secretary of national honor society

2023-04-21T14:58:30-05:00

April 21, 2023--Dr. Teddi Deka, professor of psychology at Missouri Western State University, was recently elected national secretary of the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society.  Dr. Deka continues as an advisor to the Missouri Western Lambda chapter of Alpha Chi and as secretary of the Northern Plains region. Dr. Deka has taught in Missouri [...]

Psychology professor elected secretary of national honor society2023-04-21T14:58:30-05:00
Apr 04, 2023

‘What Were You Wearing?’ exhibit raises sexual assault awareness

2023-04-21T12:56:34-05:00

Part of the "What Were You Wearing?" exhibit at Missouri Western in 2018. April 21, 2023–As part of its ongoing commitment to raise awareness and prevent sexual violence, Missouri Western State University will host the "What Were You Wearing? Survivor Art Installation" for Sexual Assault Awareness Month April 24-27.  The installation features outfits [...]

‘What Were You Wearing?’ exhibit raises sexual assault awareness2023-04-21T12:56:34-05:00